Joe Jennings has been a licensing canvasser at Pasadena Humane for almost two years. He has walked a whole bunch of miles and knocked on numerous doorways. He prides himself on being a pleasant face in the neighborhood.
Licensing your canine is a requirement in every single place you reside in California, together with the 9 cities Pasadena Humane contracts with to offer licensing providers.
Unfortunately, nationwide compliance amongst pet house owners with pet licensing legal guidelines is estimated to be solely round 30%.
Door-to-door canvassing is likely one of the methods we alert folks to the significance of licensing, and it’s additionally a terrific alternative for us to speak in regards to the providers we offer at Pasadena Humane.
“It’s widespread for folks to be somewhat cautious when a stranger knocks on their door, however most of the time, they’re actually pleased to speak with us, Jennings defined.
“We’re not selling anything; we’re not the dog police. We’re checking in to provide a service to pet owners and non-pet owners alike. I view it as inviting people to get to know the shelter.”
The charges collected by pet licensing assist Pasadena Humane fund lots of the providers we provide. For pet house owners, these providers embrace — however are usually not restricted to — low cost spay/neuter surgical procedure, vaccine clinics and pet coaching.
Even in case you don’t have a pet, chances are you’ll want our assist in case you encounter a stray canine, injured wildlife or have one other animal-related situation.
“I think many people realize that licensing their dogs is a requirement due to state and city ordinances,” Joe mentioned. “What can be surprising is those additional benefits that a license tag provides.”
A license is proof of rabies vaccination, Joe explains, which provides peace of thoughts to everybody in the neighborhood.
“If you’ve ever been bitten by a dog, it’s important to know the dog is not rabid. Rabies is such a preventable disease, getting that shot for your dog is a no-brainer.”
Licensing can be extremely useful in reuniting misplaced pets with their house owners.
An up-to-date license tag is a simple method for animal management officers to rapidly reunite a misplaced canine with their household. Our officers will give a misplaced canine a journey home (somewhat than a journey to the shelter) if they can determine and attain the proprietor.
In addition, a licensing historical past might be equally useful.
“We don’t like to think of dogs as property, but I have heard a number of stories of dogs being stolen,” explains Joe. “We all understand that a tag or even a collar may fall off, but having a documented history of licensing your dog gives you proof that a lost or stolen dog belongs to you.”
For pet house owners Joe encounters whose dogs are usually not licensed, the chance to speak in regards to the many advantages of licensing might be eye-opening.
“That’s what I think is one of the highlights of my job — the chance to talk with people in the community about their pets and the services that their shelter provides for them.”
Pasadena Humane licensing canvassers can license pets on the spot. Pet house owners in our licensing service space may also renew a license or apply for a brand new license on-line, in person at our Shelter Shop, or by mail.
If you see Joe or one in all our different licensing canvassers in your neighborhood, please say “hi.”
They are, as Joe says, pleasant faces who present a helpful service to our group!
For extra info on pet licensing or to license your pet, please go to pasadenahumane.org/licensing
Dia DuVernet is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane. pasadenahumane.org
